Dr Lynne Truong, Canberra Chiropractor

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​I grew up in Canberra, graduated from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in 1997 and then relocated back to Canberra where I have now been practising as a chiropractor for 23 years. Chiropractic is my passion and it gives me immense joy to see the positive health and lifestyle benefits that our multidisciplinary team delivers to our Canberra patients. 

​I have experience in manual adjusting, SOT, Activator Methods, Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), Active Release Technique (ART), Retained Primitive Reflexes, Soft Tissue Technique, Total Body Modification (TBM) and Pelvic stabiliser orthotics (Footlevelers).

I have a special interest in chiropractic for pregnancy & children, having two lgirls of my own - Lucy (19yrs old) and Zoe (15yrs old) - who were both born in Canberra and had their first Chiropractic adjustments a few hours after birth and continue to have regular adjustments to this day.

Dr Lynne is available at:
Pearce Clinic - Tuesday & Saturday mornings; Friday afternoon
Palmerston Clinic - Tuesday afternoon; Friday morning


​Dr Lisa Karakochuk - Canberra Chiropractor

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.​Dr Lisa Karakochuk began her journey towards health and wellness growing up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She always knew she wanted to help others achieve optimal health and Chiropractic care was a natural fit. After obtaining a degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, she went on to study at CMCC (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College) in Toronto, Ontario.
 
After graduation in 2006 from CMCC, Dr Lisa has practiced in multidisciplinary clinics in the greater Toronto area and in Barrie, Ontario. She provided chiropractic care alongside other health professionals in a collaborative effort to help patients reach their optimum health.
 
Dr Lisa has experience in treating all ages, from newborns to seniors. She has taken advanced courses with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and Switched on Kids in order to further her knowledge and experience in treating pregnant Mothers, newborns, infants and children. 
 
Dr Lisa employs a variety of techniques including manual adjusting, soft tissue therapy, gentle adjusting techniques, Webster's technique, Retained Primitive Reflexes and Bio-Geometric Integration (BGI) levels 1,2,3. Lisa recently began her 2-year Diplomate in Chiropractic Neuro-Developmental Paediatrics.
 
After 11 years of practicing in Canada, Dr Lisa is excited to bring her expertise to the Canberra community and all the clients at Back in Balance Chiropractic.  Dr Lisa feels you are never too young or too old to have your spine and nervous system checked.

Dr Lisa is available at:
Pearce Clinic - Wednesday & Friday mornings; Thursday afternoon.
Palmerston Clinic - Monday & Wednesday afternoons; Thursday & Saturday morning
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​Dr Mark Trbojevich, Canberra Chiropractor

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​Having played a variety of different sports from a young age, Mark developed a real passion for  health and fitness.​
After a series of injuries, Mark sought treatment from a chiropractor who helped him get back into peak health. It was then that he realised a career as a chiropractor would allow him to combine his passion for health and fitness and helping others.
​Mark completed a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, Sydney in 2013. Since then Mark has worked in the UK and Australia, helping clients through chiropractic care.
Mark practises a multi-disciplinary approach, combining techniques and principles from various fields, including manual adjustments, soft tissue release, rehabilitation as well as dietary and supplementation advice. In addition to completing his Masters in Chiropractic, Mark has also completed his International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) via the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic. Mark also participates in regular training and development to ensure he provides his clients with the best care possible. Recently he has completed the following courses:
  • Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Dry needling
  • SFMA Level 1 Certified
  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) Exercise Course 1
  • Inspiral module 1
  • Switched on kids
  • Functional Neuro-Orthopedic Rehabilitation modules 2, 4, 5 and 6
  • FAKTR
​Mark also has professional memberships with:
  • Australian Chiropractic Association (ACA)
  • Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
  • Sports Chiropractic Australia (SCA)​​

Dr Mark is consulting at the Pearce Clinic on Monday & Friday afternoon; all day Tuesday;  Thursday & Saturday mornings.

Vicki Whitelaw - Remedial Massage Therapist & Exercise Physiologist 

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Vicki grew up in Sydney and graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology), 2000. She then moved to Canberra in 2002.

This began a fulfilling career as a Soft Tissue Therapist at the Australian Institute of Sport with the Australian Rowing and Swimming teams and culminated in a role on the Sports Medicine team at the Athens Olympic Games, 2004.

As a soft tissue/ remedial massage therapist of over 25 years, Vicki utilises a variety of hands-on techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point therapy, fascial tension techniques and taping methods to improve discomfort, pain and dysfunction.
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Vicki is also a qualified Exercise Physiologist, Pilates Instructor, Cycling Coach and Bike Fitter!

Vicki is available at the Pearce Clinic: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday


​Chiropractic Assistants
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Wendy Hill

Zoe Sugerman

Belinda Dewar

Lucy Sugerman
"90% of stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by movement of the spine"
Dr Roger Sperry - 1981 Nobel Prize Winner for Brain Research
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